Curtain and drapery fixture



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CURTAIN AND DRAPERY FIXTURE Filed Jan. 27, 1938 s Sheets-Sheet s A ttorncys Inventor Patented May 17, 1938 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 3 Claims.

The present invention relates to new and useful improvements in curtain and drapery fixtures and has for its primary object to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, a device of this character embodying a novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts whereby said device may be expeditiously mounted in position for use without the necessity of extraneous securing elements, such as nails, screws, etc.

Another very important object of the invention is to provide a curtain and drapery fixture of the aforementioned character which may be conveniently adjusted for mounting on window frames of different widths.

Other objects of the invention. are to provide a curtain and drapery fixture of the character described which will be comparatively simple in construction, strong, durable, highly efficient and reliable in use, compact, light in weight, attractive in appearance and which may be manufactured at low cost.

All of the foregoing and still further objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from a study of the following specification, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like characters of reference designate corresponding parts throughout the several views, and wherein:

Figure 1 is a View in front elevation. of an embodiment of the invention, showing the device mounted in position for use.

Figure 2 is a top plan view thereof, the center plate being shown in horizontal section.

Figure 3 is a view in rear elevation of the invention, the upstanding center plate being indicated in broken lines.

Figure 4 is a cross sectional view, taken substantially on the line 44 of Fig. 2.

Figure 5 is a view in rear elevation of one of the sections.

Figure 6 is a view in rear elevation of the other of the sections.

Figure 7 is a cross sectional view, taken substantially on the line 'I'I of Fig. 1.

Figure 8 is a detail View in front elevation of the center plate.

Figure 9 is a detail view in rear elevation of the center plate.

Referring now to the drawings in detail, it will be seen that the embodiment of the invention which has been illustrated comprises a pair of substantially fiat sections I. and 2 of suitable metal. At their outer ends, the sections I and 2 terminate in hooks 3 which are engageable with the outer edges of the facing strips of a window frame 4. At its inner end, the section 2 terminates in an inwardly offset portion 5 having formed integrally with its upper and lower edges guide flanges 6. The section I terminates in an inwardly offset inner end portion I substantially 5 similar to the portion 5 and slidably engageable in the guide flanges 6.

Fixed on the end portion 1 of the section I is a brace 8 which, as best seen in Fig. 7 of the drawings, is adapted to engage the window frame 4 for supporting the fixture against bending in this direction. The offset inner end portions 5 and I of the sections 2 and I, respectively, pro vide a space or chamber which accommodates a coil spring 9. The spring 9 is secured, at its ends, in any suitable manner to the sections I and 2 for clamping the hooks 3 on the window frame 4. The lower longitudinal marginal portions of the sections I and 2 are provided with spaced perforations I0 for the reception of the usual drapery attaching hooks II. A rod I2 or the like is provided on the unperforated portion 5 of the section 2 for receiving the drapery hooks I I at this point. Mounted in back of the sections I and 2 is a curtain rod which is designated generally by the reference numeral I3. As also shown to advantage in Fig. 2 of the drawings, the curtain rod I3 comprises telescopic sections I4 and I5 having their outer ends fixed to the hooks 3.

The reference numeral It designates an ornamental center supporting plate of suitable metal. At its lower end, the plate I6 terminates in a hook II which is engaged with the upper guide flange 6 (see Fig. '7). Fixed on the back of the plate I6 is a bracket or the like I8 which is engageable on top of the window frame 4, as also shown to advantage in Fig. 7 of the drawings.

It is thought that the operation of the device will be readily apparent from a consideration of 40 the foregoing. To mount the fixture in position, it is only necessary to extend the slidably connected sections I and 2 sufilciently against the tension of the spring 9 to engage the hooks 3 on the outer ends of said sections with the outer edges of the window frame 4. The tension of the coil spring 9 is sufficient to clamp the fixture on the window frame at these points. The plate It with its bracket I8 assists in supporting the center of the: fixture. The slidable connection. between the sections I and 2 permits sufficient adjustment to accommodate windows of different widths within a given range. It will thus be seen that the device may be expeditiously mounted in position for use without the necessity of using nails, screws, etc. The sections I and 2 and the plate it? may be ornamented as desired to enhance the appearance of the device. Also, of course, the plate It may be of any suitable configuration or design. Still further, the perforations Iii may be omitted should it not be desired to hang drapes on the fixture. The device may be used in any place for which, it may be found adapted or desirable other than in the home, such as hotels, vehicles, restaurants, etc.

It is believed that the many advantages of a curtain and drapery fixture constructed in accordance with the present invention will be readily understood and although a preferred embodiment of the device is as illustrated and described, it is to be understood that changes in the details of construction and in the combination and arrangement of parts may be resorted to which will fall within the scope of the invention as claimed,

What is claimed is:

l. A fixture of the class described comprising a pair of sections, upper and lower longitudinal guide flanges on the inner end portion of one of the sections slidably engaged with the inner end portion of the other of said sections for slidably connecting said sections, hooks on the outer ends of the sections engageable with the sides of a window frame, a spring connected to the sections for clamping the hooks on the window frame, a vertical plate including a hook on its lower end engaged with the uppermost guide flange, and a bracket on said plate engageable on top of the window frame for supporting the inner ends of the sections thereon.

2. A fixture of the class described comprising a pair of sections, upper and lower guide flanges extending longitudinally on the inner end portion of one of the sections, the inner end portion of the other of said sections being slidably engaged in the guide flanges for slidably connecting the sections, hooks on the outer ends of the sections engageable with the sides of a window frame, a coil spring connected at its ends to the inner portions of the sections for clamping the hooks on the window frame, the inner end portions of the sections being offset to accommodate the coil spring, a brace on the inner end portion of one of'the sections engageable with the window frame, a vertical plate including a hook on its lower end engaged with the uppermost guide flange, a bracket on said plate engageable with the top of the window frame for supporting the inner end portions of the sections thereon, means for suspending drapes from the sections, and curtain supporting means mounted on the sec tions.

3. A fixture of the classdescribed comprising a pair of sections, upper and lower guide flanges extending longitudinally on the inner end portion of one of the sections, the inner end portion of the other of said sections being slidably engaged in the guide flanges for slidably connecting the sections, hooks on the outer ends of the sections engageable with the sides of a window frame, a coil spring connected at its ends to the inner portions of the sections for clamping the hooks on the window frame, the inner end portions of the sections being offset to accommodate the coil spring, a brace on the inner end portion of one of the sections engageable with the window frame, a vertical plate including a hook on its lower end engaged with the uppermost guide flange, a bracket on said plate engageable with the top of the window frame for supporting the inner end portions of the sections thereon, means for suspending drapes from the sections, and ourtain supporting means mounted on the sections, the last named means comprising a rod including telescopic sections, the outer ends of the last named sections being fixed tothe hooks.

THOMAS CASTELLO. 

